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Túrin and Beleg were known as the Two Captains during I 489
Location
Dor-Cúarthol, centred around Amon Rûdh south of Brethil
Races
Men (Túrin) and Elves (Beleg)
Divisions
Edain (Túrin) and Sindar (Beleg)
Culture
Both Captains originated from among the Elves of Doriath
Family
House of Hador
Settlements
Echad i Sedryn on Amon Rûdh

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Two Captains

Túrin Turambar and Beleg Strongbow

The two great warriors of the First Age who together led the outlaws of Dor-Cúarthol, the Land of Bow and Helm. They were a menace to Morgoth's forces for a time, until he assaulted and overwhelmed their chief stronghold at Bar-en-Danwedh.

Beleg Strongbow The 'Bow' of the Land of Bow and Helm (from his great bow Belthronding) Beleg was an Elf of Doriath who knew Túrin in his youth. When Túrin exiled himself from Doriath, Beleg sought him out in the wilds of Beleriand to bring him news of Thingol's pardon. Eventually he joined with Túrin and his Men, fighting to hold back the Orcs from the lands around Amon Rûdh. When the defenders of Dor-Cúarthol were betrayed, Beleg was left for dead, but he recovered and set out to rescue his captured friend Túrin.
Túrin Turambar The 'Helm' of the Land of Bow and Helm (from the Helm of Hador that he wore in battle) it was Túrin who led his Men to settle in Bar-en-Danwedh. That hidden House of Ransom was concealed on the summit of Amon Rûdh, and lay at the heart of the land that became known as Dor-Cúarthol. Over the short time that the Two Captains led the people of that land, their numbers swelled and they became a terror to the Orcs, but through the wiles of Mím its people were betrayed. Túrin was carried off as a prisoner by the Orcs, and the realm of the Two Captains came to a sudden and bloody end.

See also...

Bar-erib, Bow and Helm, Dimbar, Dor-Cúarthol, Elu Thingol, Gorthol, House of Ransom

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Two Captains

Túrin Turambar and Beleg Strongbow

Dates
Túrin and Beleg were known as the Two Captains during I 489
Location
Dor-Cúarthol, centred around Amon Rûdh south of Brethil
Races
Men (Túrin) and Elves (Beleg)
Divisions
Edain (Túrin) and Sindar (Beleg)
Culture
Both Captains originated from among the Elves of Doriath
Family
House of Hador
Settlements
Echad i Sedryn on Amon Rûdh

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 25 February 2017
  • Updates planned: 1

Two Captains

Túrin Turambar and Beleg Strongbow

The two great warriors of the First Age who together led the outlaws of Dor-Cúarthol, the Land of Bow and Helm. They were a menace to Morgoth's forces for a time, until he assaulted and overwhelmed their chief stronghold at Bar-en-Danwedh.

Beleg Strongbow The 'Bow' of the Land of Bow and Helm (from his great bow Belthronding) Beleg was an Elf of Doriath who knew Túrin in his youth. When Túrin exiled himself from Doriath, Beleg sought him out in the wilds of Beleriand to bring him news of Thingol's pardon. Eventually he joined with Túrin and his Men, fighting to hold back the Orcs from the lands around Amon Rûdh. When the defenders of Dor-Cúarthol were betrayed, Beleg was left for dead, but he recovered and set out to rescue his captured friend Túrin.
Túrin Turambar The 'Helm' of the Land of Bow and Helm (from the Helm of Hador that he wore in battle) it was Túrin who led his Men to settle in Bar-en-Danwedh. That hidden House of Ransom was concealed on the summit of Amon Rûdh, and lay at the heart of the land that became known as Dor-Cúarthol. Over the short time that the Two Captains led the people of that land, their numbers swelled and they became a terror to the Orcs, but through the wiles of Mím its people were betrayed. Túrin was carried off as a prisoner by the Orcs, and the realm of the Two Captains came to a sudden and bloody end.

See also...

Bar-erib, Bow and Helm, Dimbar, Dor-Cúarthol, Elu Thingol, Gorthol, House of Ransom

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 25 February 2017
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 2002, 2016-2017. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.